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This start-to-finish class will teach you the essentials of hand lettering on the iPad with Procreate, plus provide in-depth lessons about popular effects (like ombré lettering) and challenging skills (like lettering in layer masks). I show you my favorite techniques for some of the most popular and fun hand lettering effects, and I share tips and shortcuts for a smooth workflow.
Are you a total beginner? Fear not! This class starts at the very beginning with an introductory exploration of Procreate’s interface and the cool new ways it interacts with the iPad operating system. I even give you free guide sheets so you can practice your letters.
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➤  Topics covered include:
<ul>
<li>Procreate 4 interface and the Files app</li>
<li>Lettering basics from drawing letters and baselines to selecting and resizing</li>
<li>Brush tutorials on importing, editing, and designing them from scratch</li>
<li>Adjustments for recoloring and adding texture</li>
<li>Effects like ombré and watercolor brush lettering</li>
<li>Dimension, drop shadows, and shading</li>
<li>Highlights and simple text decoration</li>
<li>Alpha Lock for recoloring and erasing with precision</li>
<li>Masking for layered effects and nondestructive erasing</li>
<li>Copy/paste tricks to divide up layers and combine files</li>
<li>Color palette customization and shortcuts</li>
</ul>
I've included 56 MB of free downloads to help you follow along: Procreate lettering practice sheets, calligraphy guideline sheets, and a variety of textured and watercolor backgrounds. These are available in the Project &amp; Resources section.
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➤  Useful links:
+ Articles: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/news/ipad-pro-calligraphy-tools-for-beginners" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">My Favorite iPad Tools &amp; Apps</a></li>
<li><a href="https://procreate.art/support" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Procreate Support Forum</a> for general questions about the app</li>
</ul>
+  Procreate Brushes:
<ul>
<li>My <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/shop/the-ultimate-lettering-and-calligraphy-procreate" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ultimate Lettering &amp; Calligraphy Procreate Kit</a></li>
<li>Browse all <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/shop?category=Brushes" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">my Procreate brush packs</a></li>
<li>Free brushes and lettering practice sheets at <a href="http://mollysletteringtoolkit.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Molly’s Lettering Toolkit</a></li>
</ul>
+ iPad Accessories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/SmudgeGuard-Gloves/ct/2308" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">SmudgeGuard Touchscreen Gloves</a> (not an affiliate link; I just love these gloves!)</li>
<li>My <a href="https://amzn.to/3cHEauL" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">iPad Smart Cover</a></li>
<li>The most popular <a href="https://amzn.to/2W0KK9L" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">screen protector</a> among iPad artists</li>
</ul>
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My <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Lettering Toolkit</a> is a library of free downloads – from calligraphy practice sheets to Procreate brushes – that expands every month. <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to my mailing list to get lifetime access, plus updates to your inbox about my live events, new classes, and products every Saturday.
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➤  More tutorials:
+ My <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/books" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">calligraphy books</a> offer more lessons and inspiration
+ My <a href="https://www.youtube.com/MollySuberThorpeLetters" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> is full of free, bite-sized tutorials and demonstrations, and I post a new video every Friday!
+ My other <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/mollysuberthorpe" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Skillshare classes</a> are all about hand lettering, from how to <a href="https://skl.sh/2oEagOO" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">digitize calligraphy</a> and make <a href="https://skl.sh/2WvFc5C" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">flourished layouts</a>, to learning <a href="https://skl.sh/30d1nRu" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Procreate for absolute beginners</a>.
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+ Tag me in your projects on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollysuberthorpe" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">@mollysuberthorpe</a>. I'd love to have a peek at your work!
+ Sign up for my <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/workshops/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Workshop News Bulletin</a> to stay informed about my upcoming, in-person classes.
+ Visit <a href="http://calligrafile.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Calligrafile.com</a>, my massive online resource guide for lettering artists and creative freelancers, with 1,000+ recommended supplies, books, online classes, and helpful links.
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➤  Video outline with time stamps:
<ul>
<li>Tech &amp; Hardware Specs
<ul>
<li>Intro to iOS11: 0:18</li>
<li>Download Procreate 4: 1:56</li>
<li>My tablet drawing glove: 2:55</li>
<li>Clean your screen!: 4:05</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Gallery Interface
<ul>
<li>Rename and reorder files: 0:30</li>
<li>Stacks: 1:13</li>
<li>Share/duplicate/delete functions: 1:36</li>
<li>Import images from the cloud or camera roll: 2:00</li>
<li>Create a new file/canvas from preset: 2:26</li>
<li>Create custom canvas and save as new preset: 2:52</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Canvas Interface
<ul>
<li>Basics of the design interface: 0:00</li>
<li>Image settings menu: 0:56</li>
<li>Canvas settings menu: 2:24</li>
<li>Sharing and exporting: 3:14</li>
<li>Time-lapse videos: 3:51</li>
<li>Preferences menu: 4:29</li>
<li>Help menu: 4:52</li>
<li>Magic wand menu: 5:36</li>
<li>Making selections: 6:00</li>
<li>Smudge tool: 7:24</li>
<li>Eraser tool: 7:51</li>
<li>Layers palette: 8:07
<ul>
<li>Layer groups: 8:25</li>
<li>Delete/duplicate/lock: 9:07</li>
<li>Other layer options: 9:15</li>
<li>Alpha lock: 9:51</li>
<li>Merging layers: 10:57</li>
<li>Opacity and blending modes: 11:30</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Color palette: 12:46</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Letter Guide Sheets 
<ul>
<li>Install my free letter guide sheets: 0:18</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Brushes!
<ul>
<li>Brush menu overview: 0:18</li>
<li>Brush settings and adjustments: 1:45</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Importing Brushes 
<ul>
<li>Split screen with Files app: 0:40</li>
<li>Make new brush set: 2:46</li>
<li>Install brushes: 2:56</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Lettering Essentials – Getting Started 
<ul>
<li>Background color: 0:32</li>
<li>Draw baselines: 1:42</li>
<li>Starting to write: 3:12</li>
<li>Move and rearrange words: 4:17</li>
<li>Recolor letters: 5:12</li>
<li>Alpha Lock: 9:50</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Importing Backgrounds 
<ul>
<li>Place using Files app: 0:30</li>
<li>Positioning and adjusting background image: 1:31</li>
<li>Insert photo from camera roll: 4:28</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Ombré Effect 
<ul>
<li>Set up lettering for ombré coloring: 0:20</li>
<li>Bright rainbow effect: 1:19</li>
<li>Subtle ombré: 2:56</li>
<li>Ombré backgrounds: 5:29</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Watercolor Effect 
<ul>
<li>Customize watercolor brush: 1:00</li>
<li>Writing in watercolor: 3:22</li>
<li>Finishing touches: 4:16</li>
<li>Bleeding edges: 6:50</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Shading &amp; Drop Shadows 
<ul>
<li>3D dimension: 0:52</li>
<li>Hand drawn drop shadow: 3:37</li>
<li>Internal shading: 6:24</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Adding Highlights 
<ul>
<li>Bright dimension: 0:35</li>
<li>Hand drawn highlights: 1:26</li>
<li>Highlights as decoration: 3:04</li>
<li>White outline trick: 4:14</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Effects: Blur, Color &amp; Noise 
<ul>
<li>Recolor with Hue, Saturation, Brightness: 1:04</li>
<li>Recolor with Color Balance: 2:22</li>
<li>Add noise for texture: 3:19</li>
<li>Blur: 4:50</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>OMG Masking! 
<ul>
<li>Basics of masking: 0:35</li>
<li>Masked watercolor wash effect: 6:45</li>
<li>Masking placed images: 8:24</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Bonus 1 – Make Your Own Brushes 
<ul>
<li>Make a semi-custom brush: 1:18</li>
<li>Make a fully custom brush: 6:20</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Bonus 2 – Custom Color Palettes 
<ul>
<li>Import inspiraton image: 0:20</li>
<li>Make custom palette: 0:42</li>
<li>Picking colors: 1:06</li>
<li>Set default palettes: 1:55</li>
<li>A nifty shortcut: 2:15</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Bonus 3 – The Power of Copy/Paste 
<ul>
<li>Double borders: 0:39</li>
<li>Divide up layers: 1:47</li>
<li>Paste into new file: 2:57</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Mastering iPad Lettering

Tech Specs

Gallery Interface

Canvas Interface

Letter Guide Sheets

Brushes!

Importing Brushes

Lettering Essentials – Getting Started

Importing Backgrounds

Ombré Lettering

Watercolor Lettering Effect

Shading & Drop Shadows

Adding Highlights

Effects: Blur, Color, & Noise

OMG Masking!

Bonus 1 – Make Your Own Brushes

Bonus 2 – Custom Color Palettes

Bonus 3 – The Power of Copy/Paste

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